Thirty-three-year-old Marlon Browne, a farmer of Helena, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, and 23-year-old Teron Orwin Gordon, a labourer of 9 Belmont, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara are now nursing gunshot wounds at the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital after they allegedly were shot by a minibus driver known to them on Saturday night.
The shooting incident reportedly occurred at about 21:40hrs while the two victims were in a shop at the Mahaica Market Square. The Guyana Times understands that the men were approached by the suspect, and an argument ensued between the three.
The driver subsequently departed the scene in his bus, but later returned holding a handgun which he used to immediately discharge rounds in the direction of Browne and Orwin.
The victims, who were both playing dominoes at the time, attempted to run for cover, but sustained gunshot injuries while so doing. Browne received a wound to his left side chest and Gordon received a wound to his left side ribs and to his left forearm.
They were both rushed to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital, where they were said to be in stable condition up to press time.
Five .357 magnum spent shells were retrieved from the crime.
Police are making stringent efforts to apprehend the suspect.
